Delta Air. (Birmingham Airport Authority)

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) saw an increase of total passenger traffic between May 2025 to August 2025.

Alabama’s largest airport welcomed 39,435 more passengers during that timeframe than in 2024, according to BHM’s latest monthly statistical report. Below are the 2025 numbers compared to 2024.

May — 302,895 (2025) compared to 296,885 (2024)
June — 299,248 (2025) compared to 295,015 (2024)
July — 305, 888 (2025) compared to 284,922 (2024)
August — 272,986 (2025) compared to 264,861 (2024)

“We’re seeing steady growth, most notably a 7% jump during the month of July (compared to July 2024).”
Kim Hunt, VP of Communications, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Global event contributed to BHM traffic growth

The rise in traffic at BHM, can likely be attributed to the city of Birmingham hosting the World Police and Fire Games in early July. More than 8,750 athletes, coaches and families from 72 nations participated in the global event.

The airport expects the number of travelers coming to The Magic City to grow this Fall.

“October has become our busiest month of the year – so we’re looking forward to a busy month and busy holiday season. It’s exciting to see continued traffic growth. This helps us make an even stronger business case to airline planners when talking about additional service in the future.”
Kim Hunt, VP of Communications, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

BHM passenger traffic numbers have risen year to year 52 out of the last 56 months since 2021.

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